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Shoprite Specialty, Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Shoprite

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Shoprite specialty, coffee super premium ice cream received a Food Integrity Score of 69 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. The core dairy, sugar, and egg ingredients are recognizable, so this reads as a classic custard-style ice cream with a flavor boost rather than a factory formula. Because it carries 27 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 2/3 cup, plus vague flavor and color inputs, it fits best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food. Main considerations include vague natural flavors system, caramel color additive, and refined sugar load. Simpler options: Choose coffee ice cream with fewer added flavor and color ingredients; pick options where the sugar and flavor sources are clearly named.

Food Integrity Score 69/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Vague natural flavors system
  • Caramel color additive
  • Refined sugar load

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose coffee ice cream with fewer added flavor and color ingredients
  • Pick options where the sugar and flavor sources are clearly named

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Shoprite Specialty, Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00041190409655
Serving size
140 g (2/3 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Specialty, Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream

Shoprite

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Caramel color and natural flavors are vague, additive-style inputs that hide exactly what flavor and color work went into this coffee ice cream.

Consider This

Coffee extract and natural flavors suggest a flavor system layered on top of the milk, sugar, and egg base, which pushes it toward a more formulated profile.

Good Substitutes

Try a simple coffee ice cream made with milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, and brewed coffee, with no color or flavor additives.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

The core dairy, sugar, and egg ingredients are recognizable, so this reads as a classic custard-style ice cream with a flavor boost rather than a factory formula. Because it carries 27 g of sugar and 14 g of saturated fat per 2/3 cup, plus vague flavor and color inputs, it fits best as an occasional treat rather than an everyday food.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Vague natural flavors system
  • Caramel color additive
  • Refined sugar load

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Natural flavors — Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition
  • Caramel color — Color additive used for appearance

Highest concern ingredients

  • Natural flavors (6/10) — Vague, undisclosed flavor system.
  • Caramel color (6/10) — Color additive used for appearance.
  • Sugar (3/10) — Refined sweetener adds significant sugar per serving.

Better choice tips

  • Choose coffee ice cream with fewer added flavor and color ingredients.
  • Pick options where the sugar and flavor sources are clearly named.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

MILKFAT AND NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, COFFEE EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, COFFEE, CARAMEL COLOR.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Natural flavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Unknown / not listed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Broad flavor label hides the specific compounds used.

    Additional note

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed source and composition.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system with undisclosed composition.

  2. Caramel colorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Color additives are often flagged for users avoiding added colors.

    Additional note

    Color additive used to adjust appearance, not a food ingredient itself.

    Family watchlist

    Color additive used for appearance rather than flavor.

  3. Coffee extractConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFlavor extract

    What this is

    Flavor extract

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted coffee concentrate adds a formulated flavor layer.

    Additional note

    Concentrated coffee flavor input, more refined than brewed coffee.

  4. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sugar is a major contributor to the 27 g sugar per serving.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener adds sugar load to the product.

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  1. Milkfat and nonfat milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy base

    What this is

    Dairy base

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy ingredient typical of ice cream.

    Additional note

    Standard dairy base, mildly processed as a blended milk ingredient.

  2. Egg yolksConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable whole-food ingredient used in traditional custard.

    Additional note

    Whole egg component used for custard-style richness.

  3. CoffeeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole coffee is a straightforward, recognizable flavor source.

    Additional note

    Recognizable coffee ingredient providing the core flavor.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close an ingredient profile appears to simple, recognizable, high-integrity food versus refined, additive-heavy, or vague formulation. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "egg", "milkfat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "egg", "milkfat". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Shoprite Specialty, Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Shoprite Specialty, Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Shoprite Specialty, Coffee Super Premium Ice Cream: 27.01g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Short, recognizable ingredient list; Contains real coffee extract; Moderate protein for a dessert.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar is a primary ingredient; Saturated fat is high per serving; Zero fiber and little whole-food content.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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